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Corset

1942-1949 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Two-part corset girdle in pink coutil, boned, with elastic suspenders, metal and back lacing.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Corset Part
  • Corset Part
  • Lace
Materials and techniques
Coutil, boned, metal, elastic and lace
Brief description
Two-part corset girdle in coutil, boned, with elastic suspenders and back lacing, made by Excelisor for Utility, England, 1942-1949
Physical description
Two-part corset girdle in pink coutil, boned, with elastic suspenders, metal and back lacing.
Dimensions
  • Including suspenders length: 44cm
  • Widest point on flat width: 82cm
Production typeReady to wear
Marks and inscriptions
'4/Z9032 CC41 No 34. Excelisor FOR VALUE CORSETRY S 100.' (Stamped on interior bone)
Credit line
Given by Mr Ian Chipperfield
Object history
Old store stock donated to the Museum in 1998 by Mr Ian Chipperfield.
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Collection
Accession number
T.169:1 to 3-1998

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Record createdFebruary 23, 2007
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